What can global business learn from South Koreaβs competitiveness?
South Koreaβs global champions and its broader economic landscape offer invaluable lessons for leaders worldwide....

May 12, 2026 β’ by Arturo Bris in Competitiveness β’ 7 min read
Business leaders have a decisive role to play in shifting the continent from defensive pessimism to strategic ambition, with the quest for digital sovereignty being a huge part. ...
Continue readingSeptember 20, 2023 β’ by Arturo Bris, Misiek Piskorski in Competitiveness β’ 5 min read
South Koreaβs global champions and its broader economic landscape offer invaluable lessons for leaders worldwide....
September 17, 2023 β’ by Misiek Piskorski in Competitiveness β’ 4 min read
South Korea possesses formidable R&D and digital prowess yet fails to fully capitalize on it due to talent shortages and organizational inefficiencies....
September 12, 2023 β’ by FrΓ©dΓ©ric Dalsace in Competitiveness β’ 7 min read
Reverse positioning can help businesses understand how they are pigeonholed by customers β and reveal opportunities to improve their standing versus the competition....
September 6, 2023 β’ by Cyril Flaig, Leo Legler in Competitiveness β’ 7 min read
Greater cross-generational dialogue can help make sure that decisions taken today donβt compromise the wellbeing of future generations....
September 1, 2023 β’ by Vanina Farber in Competitiveness β’ 6 min read
It is my belief that many business innovations that will benefit society going forward will come from the Global South β especially from Latin America. We in the Global North can learn...
August 28, 2023 β’ by Mark Greeven in Competitiveness β’ 4 min read
New IMD data will gradually shed light on sector-by-sector secrets of those firms reinventing themselves for the worldβs second-biggest market with success...
August 25, 2023 β’ by Hischam El-Agamy in Competitiveness β’ 6 min read
Understanding how the UAE, with its iconic architecture and infrastructure, has encouraged a growth mindset is the first step to doing business here....
August 18, 2023 β’ by Mark Greeven in Competitiveness β’ 8 min read
Firms need to innovate to stay relevant, and Asia offers tremendous possibilities. But multinationals wishing to do business there face several challenges specific to the region. A new study by IMD and...
August 18, 2023 β’ by Carlos Cordon in Competitiveness β’ 5 min read
Regionalization is here and businesses should adapt. Lower sales and higher profits are hallmarks of our new era as globalization comes apart....
August 1, 2023 β’ by Louise Muhdi in Competitiveness β’ 9 min read
In a world characterized by disruption and complexity, the ability of organizations to swiftly detect and respond to change has become crucial for sustained success. One decisive element stands out as the...
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